Best Melinda Wilson Podcasts (2024)

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Making It Up with Lauren Thomas, author of You Shouldn't Be Here 53:55

8h ago53:55

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Lauren Thoman writes speculative fiction for teens and adults. Her debut novel, I'll Stop the World, was selected for publication in 2023 by six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling through her eponymous imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. Lauren's pop culture writing has also appeared in numerous online outlets including Parade and Vulture. Her second novel, …

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Making It Up with Elka Ray, author of A Friend Indeed 1:00:10

11d ago1:00:10

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Elka Ray is a Canadian/UK author, and a former journalist and travel writer, who writes fiction for adults and children. She is the author of the romantic mysteries Divorce is Murder, Killer Coin, and Hanoi Jane, and is also the author of her newest Women’s Noir, A Friend Indeed. She has also written a collection of short crime and ghost stories se…

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E157 - Tara Boothby | Attachment, Healing, and Love 1:01:58

5d ago1:01:58

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In this episode your hosts Melinda Wilson and Cathy Little engage in a deep, thought-provoking conversation with Tara Boothby, a registered psychologist and author of 'Love and Love's Energy'. Join us as we delve into the profound connection between attachment theory and Jesus’ love. Tara shares her journey from aspiring camp director to psychologi…

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Making It Up with John DeDakis, author of Enemies Domestic 53:20

18d ago53:20

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Award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editor John DeDakis is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of six mystery-suspense-thriller novels. John is a former White House correspondent and regularly leads writing workshops at literary centers and writers’ conferences. He is also the hos…

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Making It Up with Lori Roy, author of Lake County 52:06

25d ago52:06

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Lori Roy is an award-winning novelist. Her debut novel, Bent Road, was awarded the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. Until She Comes Home was a New York Times Editors’ Choice and a finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel. Let Me Die in His Footsteps was named one of the best fifteen mystery novels of 20…

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E156 - Felicia Murrell | Faith, Love, and Transformation - Pt 2 46:26

28d ago46:26

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In our latest episode, join us as we dive into Part 2 of our insightful conversation with Felicia Murrell. Don't miss this episode where Felicia shares her profound journey, discusses the unity of body, spirit, and soul, and talks about the importance of curiosity in faith. This episode is rich with wisdom, spiritual revelations, and heartfelt conv…

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Making It Up with Mary Bly (Eloisa James), author of Viscount in Love 48:31

23d ago48:31

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Mary Bly, writing under the pen name Eloisa James, is a tenured Shakespeare professor at Fordham University who also writes best-selling Regency and Georgian romance novels. Her novels are published in 30 countries and have sold approximately 7 million copies worldwide. She also wrote a bestselling memoir about the year her family spent in France, …

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Making It Up with Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh, authors of Echo Road 39:24

1M ago39:24

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Kendra Elliot has landed on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list multiple times and is the award-winning author of the Bone Secrets and Callahan & McLane series, the Mercy Kilpatrick novels, and the Columbia River novels. She's a three-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award, an International Thriller Writers Award finalist, and an RT Award f…

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Making It Up with Erica Wright, author of Hollow Bones 50:05

1M ago50:05

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Erica Wright is the author of eight novels, including her newest novel Hollow Bones, a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Her essay collection Snake was released as part of Bloomsbury's Object Lessons series. Her mystery Famous in Cedarville received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. She is the author of five other …

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E155 - Felicia Murrell | Faith, Love, and Transformation, Pt. 1 45:09

1M ago45:09

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In this episode, we are thrilled to present Part 1 of our conversation with the ever delightful Felicia Murrell. Felicia is a spiritual companion, speaker, and author, who brings profound insights into the journey of embracing one's true self and understanding the transformative power of Love, with a capital L. Tune in as she shares her perspective…

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Making It Up with Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado, authors of Fatal Intrusion 50:12

1M ago50:12

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Jeffery Deaver is an international number-one bestselling author. He has served two terms as president of Mystery Writers of America, and was recently named a Grand Master of MWA. He is the author of more than forty novels, three collections of short stories and a nonfiction law book, and a lyricist of a country-western album. Isabella Maldonado is…

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Making It Up with Marc Guggenheim, author of In Any Lifetime 56:27

2M ago56:27

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Marc Guggenheim is an Emmy-award winning screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and novelist. He is best known as the creator of the television series Eli Stone (2008–2009), Arrow (2012–2020), and Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022), executive producer of the animated series Tales of Arcadia (2016–2021), as well as the writer of the film…

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Making It Up with Mary Adkins, author of Palm Beach 50:28

2M ago50:28

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Mary Adkins is the author of the novels When You Read This (Indie Next Pick, “Best Book of 2019” by Good Housekeeping and Real Simple), Privilege (Today.com “Best Summer Read”), and Palm Beach (New York Post “Best Book of 2021”). Her books have been published in 13 countries, and her essays and reporting have appeared in the New York Times, The Atl…

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E154 | Josh Hoffert Part 2 | Understanding the Desert Fathers and Mothers: A Journey into Spiritual Solitude and Growth 49:30

2M ago49:30

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In this episode, hosts Melinda Wilson and Cathy Little are joined for Part 2 with Josh Hoffert for an in-depth discussion on the Desert Fathers and Mothers. The conversation explores the ancient practice of retreating into the desert to find spiritual solitude and experience inner healing. Josh shares insights from his research and his book, "Silen…

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Making It Up with Dean Monti, author of The Monosexual 54:20

2M ago54:20

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Dean Monti has worked creatively in a variety of mediums including short stories, plays, novels, journalism, and screenwriting. His latest novel, The Monosexual, will be published July 2024. He is also the author of several one-act plays and has had his works premiered in Chicago, and was a finalist in a national playwriting competition. He taught …

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E153 - Josh Hoffert | Navigating Trauma & Transformation with Wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers 33:36

3M ago33:36

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In this episode, hosts Melinda Wilson and Cathy Little reconnect with one of their previous guests, Josh Hoffert. They discuss the significance of having a healed heart, connecting deeply with Jesus, and fostering true and lasting transformation. Josh shares insights from his personal journey, his experiences with Streams Ministries, and the foundi…

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Making It Up with Victoria Helen Stone, author of Follow Her Down 47:28

3M ago47:28

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Victoria Helen Stone, author of the runaway best seller Jane Doe, writes critically acclaimed novels of dark intrigue and emotional suspense. Aside from Follow Her Down, At The Quiet Edge, The Last One Home, Problem Child, and other chart-topping novels, she also published twenty-nine books as USA Today bestselling author Victoria Dahl and won the …

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Making It Up with Aimie Runyan, author of Mademoiselle Eiffel 50:10

3M ago50:10

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Aimie Runyan is a multi-published and bestselling author of historical and contemporary fiction. She has been nominated for a Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Writer of the Year Award, a Historical Novel Society’s Editor’s Choice selection, and a four-time finalist for the Colorado Book Awards. She is an adjunct instructor for the Drexel University M…

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E152 - Mike and Ruth Jones | Navigating Trauma and Building Joy 42:38

3M ago42:38

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In this episode of the Face to Face Ministries podcast, hosts Melinda Wilson and Cathy Little introduce guests Mike and Ruth Jones from the UK. Mike, an English vicar, and Ruth, a Northern Irish inner healing minister and coach, share their experiences and the work they are doing in Luton, England. The conversation covers a variety of topics includ…

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Making It Up with Kimberly Giarratano, author of Devil in Profile 57:45

3M ago57:45

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Kimberly Giarratano is an author of mysteries for teens and adults. Her debut novel, Grunge Gods and Graveyards, won the 2015 Silver Falchion Award for Best YA at Killer Nashville. In May 2024 she released the second novel in her Billie Levine series, Devil in Profile, which follows the novel Death of a Dancing Queen. A former librarian, she is cur…

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Making It Up with Matt Scott, author of the Surviving the Lion's Den trilogy 45:10

4M ago45:10

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Matt Scott is the author of the Surviving the Lion’s Den thriller trilogy which debuted in 2021. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Hampden-Sydney College. During his subsequent studies, Matt became fascinated by the CIA and read dozens of books related to Middle East politics, spy craft, the CIA’s war against t…

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E151 - Wm Paul Young | Part 2 | Conversations about Life and Death 30:55

3M ago30:55

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In this episode of the Face to Face Ministries podcast, hosts Melinda Wilson and Cathy Little engage in an in-depth conversation with Paul Young, the author and thought leader known for his profound insights into faith, love, and redemption. The discussion delves into Paul’s perspective on heaven and hell, the nature of death, and the transformativ…

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Making It Up with Louise Doughty, author of A Bird in Winter 50:17

4M ago50:17

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Louise Doughty is the author of ten novels, most recently A Bird in Winter. Her previous books include Platform Seven, filmed for ITVX; Black Water, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year; the bestseller Apple Tree Yard, adapted for BBC One; and Whatever You Love, nominated for the Costa Novel Award and the Women’s Prize for fiction. She has bee…

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E150 - Wm. Paul Young | Trust, Healing, and Staying Present 59:58

4M ago59:58

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All physical healing is temporary. Even raising the dead is temporary... what do you think would be more important? to be physically healed of a malady or learn how to stay present." - Paul Young Join us for another powerful conversation with our friend, and the author of bestselling book, The Shack, Wm. Paul Young. Paul always brings the gold and …

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Making It Up with Tim Booth, author of When I Died for the First Time 52:49

4M ago52:49

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This week's Making It Up is extra-special as it features Tim Booth, lead singer and lyricist of James, a British band who has been performing for over 40 years and has sold more than 25 million albums globally (James is also Carter’s absolute favorite band, making Tim one of his personal heroes). You may have seen quotes from James songs as epigrap…

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Nurturing Inclusion: Leading with Empathy & Allyship with Melinda Epler founder of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) 44:06

4M ago44:06

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Melinda Briana Epler has more than 25 years of experience elevating brands and developing business innovation strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), Melinda is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists around th…

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Making It Up with Christopher Reich, author of Matterhorn 45:49

4M ago45:49

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Christopher Reich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Take, Numbered Account, Rules of Deception, Rules of Vengeance, Rules of Betrayal, and many other thrillers. His novel The Patriots Club won the International Thriller Writers award for Best Novel in 2006. He is also the author of the Simon Riske series, an international spy thriller…

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E149 - Jill Wolf | Lets Talk About the Healing Journey 33:03

4M ago33:03

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We are back from a 5 month hiatus with guest, Jill Wolf, who has been helping bring the vision Face to Face Ministries carries to the next level. Jill joined the team in July 2023 as Program Designer, helping us build out our CORE training program which is raising up healthy heart healers with proficiency in the Immanuel Approach. She is now our ac…

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Making It Up with Danny Cherry Jr., author of The Pike Boys 44:17

5M ago44:17

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Danny Cherry Jr., a Customer Service Representative with an MBA, and he writes political and personal essays; novels; narrative nonfiction; and short stories. He has written for Buzzfeed News, Politico, The Daily Beast, and more; and fiction for Apex Magazine, Fiyah Lit Mag, amongst others. His first novel, The Pike Boys, came out in January 2024 a…

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Making It Up with Peter Blauner, author of Picture in the Sand 45:57

5M ago45:57

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Peter Blauner is the author of nine novels, including Slow Motion Riot, winner of an Edgar Allan Poe award for best first novel from Mystery Writers of America, and The Intruder, a New York Times bestseller and a bestseller overseas. He began his career as a journalist for New York magazine in the 1980s and segued into writing fiction in the 1990s.…

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Empower and Thrive: Unleashing the Power of Knowing and Believing in Yourself - Dr. Yolanda Kerney, Diplomat in Residence in DC Metro (DC, DE, MD, W. VA), in the U.S. Department of State 1:09:35

5M ago1:09:35

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Today's guest is Dr. Yolanda Kerney. Dr. Yolonda joined the United States diplomatic corps as a Foreign Service Officer in 2004. She served as Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribb…

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Making It Up with Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry 47:44

5M ago47:44

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Caroline Cleveland credits growing up in the rural South and its quieter way of life for her lifelong passion for books and storytelling. Her dedication to the written word led her to law school at the University of South Carolina, where she earned her degree in 1991. She is certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a specialist in labor and…

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Harmonizing Hustle: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Lasting Fulfillment - Angie Brown, Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

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Our guest today is Angie Brown. Angie is Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot. She and her team lead the Merchandising Development Organization, Technology Enablement functions and Enterprise User Experience. Prior to her current position, Angie served as Vice President of Technology – Stores, where she led the company’s in-store technolo…

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Making It Up with Diego Báez, author of Yaguareté White 52:38

5M ago52:38

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Diego Báez is a writer and educator. He is the author of Yaguareté White, a finalist for the Georgia Poetry Prize and a semifinalist for the Berkshire Prize for Poetry. A fellow at CantoMundo, the Surge Institute, and the Poetry Foundation’s Incubator for Community-Engaged Poets, Báez has served on the boards of the National Book Critics Circle, th…

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Empowering Futures: Inspiring STEM Exploration and Breaking Gender Barriers - Natasha Potashnik, SVP and Partner at Known 49:12

6M ago49:12

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Today's guest is Natasha Potashnik. Natasha is a recovering academic - she studied theoretical mathematics at Yale and then Columbia, getting her PhD from the latter in 2016. During her time there, she both performed research in algebraic geometry and taught math (to both undergrads and promising high schoolers). Towards the tail end of her graduat…

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Making It Up with Jeff Hoffmann, author of Like It Never Happened 49:09

6M ago49:09

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Jeff quit his job at the age of 47 to return to college for his MFA, and his first novel, Other People’s Children, emerged from that decision. His second novel, Like It Never Happened, was just released in March 2024. In addition to his two novels, Jeff’s writing has been published in The Sun, Booth, Harpur Palate, and Publishers Weekly. He was the…

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Making It Up with Peg Tyre, author of Strangers in the Night 50:46

6M ago50:46

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Peg Tyre is director of strategy at the Edwin Gould Foundation in New York City. In addition to her two creative fiction novels that have recently been republished, Tyre has written about education for The New York Times, Politico, The Atlantic, and more. She has been a finalist for the National Magazine Award and is the author of two critically ac…

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Breaking Stratospheres: Journeying Beyond Earth's Limits and Breaking Barriers with Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., first Latina Astronaut ENCORE 44:02

6M ago44:02

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Today's encore episode's honored guest is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., who became the first Latina in space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. Dr. Ochoa eventually became the Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center until her retirement in 2018, and is now Chair of the National Science Board. Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr…

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Making It Up with Araminta Hall, author of One of the Good Guys 40:11

6M ago40:11

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Araminta Hall began her career in journalism as a staff writer on teen magazine Bliss, becoming Health and Beauty editor of New Woman. On her way, she wrote regular features for the Mirror's Saturday supplement and ghost wrote the supermodel Caprice's column. She has a MA in creative writing and authorship from the University of Sussex, and teaches…

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Championing Equality: Advocating for and Amplifying the Voices of Trans Humans with Celia Sandhya Daniels, Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting 1:09:43

6M ago1:09:43

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Trigger warning - this episode contains references to themes of gender identity, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation, which some individuals may find distressing. Today’s guest is someone we’ve had the honor to have on our stage as a speaker for Wonder Women Tech, and she is an award-winning trans activist and Top Voice in highlighting the challe…

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Making It Up with Joe and Kasey Lansdale, authors of The Case of the Bleeding Wall 40:06

6M ago40:06

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Joe Lansdale has written novels in many genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, and mystery, and has written for comics such as "Batman: The Animated Series." As of 2020, he had written 50 novels and published more than 30 short-story collections. He has won ten Bram Stoker Awards, a British Fantasy Award, an Edgar Award, and more, and …

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Discovering Depths: Navigating The Journey to Oneself with Viktoriya Chaplytska, VP of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps ENCORE 23:55

7M ago23:55

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In an episode full of love and inspiration, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Viktoriya Chaplytska, Vice President of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps. Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own …

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Making It Up with L.R. Jones, author of The Wedding Party 45:15

6M ago45:15

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L.R. Jones, or Lisa Renee Jones, is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her dark, edgy fiction includes the novels You Look Beautiful Tonight, The Poet, A Perfect Lie, and the Lilah Love series. Prior to publishing, Lisa owned a multistate staffing agency recognized by the Austin Business Journal and was #7 in Entrepreneur magazine’s…

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Legacy Crafters: Building Legacy in Leadership - Claudia Clemente, Director of Product and Engineering at Amazon Alexa Shopping 56:18

7M ago56:18

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This episode is sponsored by Amazon Alexa Shopping! Claudia Clemente has sealed her future in an inspiring story that allows us to reflect on the magic that "all roads lead to home" -- or in this case, Amazon. In this episode, Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, and the Host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, take a trip down memory…

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Making It Up with Matt Coyle, author of the Rick Cahill series 49:56

7M ago49:56

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Matt Coyle is the author of the best-selling Rick Cahill crime novels. He graduated with a degree in English from University of California at Santa Barbara. His foray into crime fiction was delayed for thirty years as he spent time managing a restaurant, selling golf clubs for various golf companies, and in national sales for a sports licensing com…

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Unveiling Enchantment: Journeying and Finding Magic on the Road Less Traveled with Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution ENCORE 41:10

7M ago41:10

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In this Encore of the debut episode of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews the lovely Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution. In this episode we learn how Kimberly discovered the "happiest place on …

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Making It Up with Audrey Gale, author of The Human Trial 44:32

7M ago44:32

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Audrey Gale is the author of the new release, The Human Trial. After twenty-plus years in the banking industry, Audrey pursued her master’s in fiction writing at the University of Southern California. Her first novel, a legal thriller entitled The Sausage Maker’s Daughters, was published under the name A.G.S. Johnson. Her second, The Human Trial, i…

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Innovating with South L.A. Tech Royalty; Cassie Betts, Founder of MISLA - Made In South LA ENCORE 47:23

7M ago47:23

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In today's incredibly powerful episode, host and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, Lisa Mae Brunson, talks to South L.A. Tech Royalty, Cassie Betts about her journey as a Black woman in the tech industry. Cassie is the founder of MISLA, "Made in South LA". Her incredible drive for innovation has allowed her to become the tech giant she is today. We are…

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Making It Up with Katherine Howe, author of A True Account 57:21

7M ago57:21

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Katherine Howe, author of A True Account: Hannah Masury’s Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself, is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian and novelist. She is the author of several novels for adults and young adults, has edited two volumes of primary sources for Penguin Classics, and is the co-author with Anderson Coope…

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Defying Expectations and Creating Scientific Impact with Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX 32:20

8M ago32:20

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Today's encore guest is Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX; a community-minded biotech and device development company searching for data science-based methods to combat brain disorders and other health issues. Listen in as host Lisa Mae Brunson interviews the amazing Dr. Joyonna. This episode not only explores her complex pat…

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